Discovery of naphthalimide conjugates as fluorescent probes for α_1-adrenoceptors

α_1-Adrenoceptors(α_1-ARs), including at least three subtypes, α_(1A), α_(1B) and α_(1D), which play essential roles in G protein-coupled receptors(GPCRs), can convey multiple pivotal extracellular signals in varied tissues and organs. In this research, a series of napthalimide-based small-molecule fluorescent probes(1a–1f) for α_1-ARs, including two parts, a pharmacophore(quinazoline and phenylpiperazine) for α_1-AR recognition and a fluorophore(naphthalimide) for visualization, were designed and synthesized successfully. These compounds display excellent fluorescence property and high affinity to receptors,which were used successfully for in vitro visualization of α_1-adrenoceptors.

Discovery of naphthalimide conjugates as fluorescent probes for α1-adrenoceptors

α1-Adrenoceptors (α1-ARs), including at least three subtypes, α_1A, α_1B and α_1D, which play essential roles in G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), can convey multiple pivotal extracellular signals in varied tissues and organs. In this research, a series of napthalimide-based small-molecule fluorescent probes (1a-1f) for α1-ARs, including two parts, a pharmacophore (quinazoline and phenylpiperazine) for α1-AR recognition and a fluorophore (naphthalimide) for visualization, were designed and synthesized successfully. These compounds display excellent fluorescence property and high affinity to receptors, which were used successfully for in vitro visualization of α1-adrenoceptors.